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I have a boil under my arm and the pain is severe but im not sure if its bad enough to get checked out ?? i feel like my lymph nodes may be swollen
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Boil handled locally: If boil does not enlarge and is managed locally it should resolve. Most infections here are from skin appendages such as sebaceous cyst that is infected, a sweat gland infection or from hair follicle. Warm soaks, antibiotics if temp present should bring lesion down. If not incisional drainage may be needed.
Answered 8/19/2018
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